Several times you sent me things I needed when I was in Thessalonica.
Brothers and sisters, I know that you remember how hard we worked. We worked night and day to support ourselves, so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we did the work of telling you God’s Good News.
Paul and Silas traveled through the cities of Amphipolis and Apollonia. They came to the city of Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
Yes, we wanted to come to you. I, Paul, tried more than once to come, but Satan stopped us.
Our people must learn to use their lives for doing good and helping anyone who has a need. Then they will not have empty lives.